The Canadian Outlook for 2016: Insights from the Chief Economist

2015 was a difficult year for the Canadian Economy. Will 2016 bring more of the same, or will the outlook improve? What are the prospects for Canadian business and policy leaders in the new year? Be prepared for new opportunities in 2016. Join Glen Hodgson, the Conference Board's Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, for his expert interpretation of our latest economic numbers for Canada, its provinces, the United States, and the world. In particular, the U.S. recovery is creating conditions for stronger export growth for Canadian firms. But how are we responding to the opportunity? As Canada?s new federal government begins to refine and implement its agenda, Glen will deliver insights on the factors shaping federal decision-making in the short term and medium term, based on his own two decades of experience in the federal public service.